[ABC-MART] Bridging the Gap in Father's Day Gifts: Comfort and Recovery-Focused Shoes Gain Popularity as 'Appreciation' Becomes Key

Ahead of Father's Day on June 21, 2026, the gap in expectations between gift givers and recipients is drawing renewed attention. According to the latest 2025 survey by 'Chichi-no-Hi.jp,' a dedicated Father's Day information site, while children continue to favor 'fashion and accessories' as gifts, fathers express a stronger desire for 'health and relaxation' or 'words of gratitude'—emotional values that acknowledge their daily fatigue. To bridge this gap between families wanting to give stylish gifts and fathers seeking appreciation, footwear labeled with terms like 'recovery' and 'soft' are rapidly gaining popularity. Thanks to their comfort, these shoes and sandals have become established as the go-to 'appreciation gift' for dads who experience daily foot and lower back fatigue.

The 'Expectation Gap' Revealed by the 2025 Survey

Last year’s awareness survey showed that keywords fathers seek in gifts have shifted toward 'practicality,' 'physical care,' and 'appreciation.'

In the fashion category especially, tangible functional benefits such as 'comfortable to wear' and 'fatigue-resistant' appear to be decisive factors in satisfaction, outweighing mere aesthetic appeal.

Gifts that silently acknowledge and aim to recover from their 'tiredness and hardships' are particularly well received.

The Irresistible Appeal: Shoes You Can’t Help But Slip Into

Slip-on styles made with soft knit materials and sandals designed for superior cushioning free wearers from the stiffness and tightness of everyday business shoes, making them ideal for refreshing weekends. These models are especially popular due to their minimal constriction and simple designs, effectively addressing traditional pain points in shoe shopping such as 'difficulty finding the right size' and 'mismatched style preferences.'

Functional Innovations Beyond Comfort

Features like easy-entry openings that allow feet to slide in without bending—ideal for time efficiency—and leather materials treated with special dyes to reflect near-infrared rays, offering heat-shielding effects, have become recent talking points and popular features.

As Father's Day gifts for those who work hard every day, these products allow givers to express their gratitude and care through functional design, making them highly valued as meaningful presents.

ABC-MART introduces the perfect shoes for Father's Day gifts!

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HAWKINS

Ventilated Cap-Toe Oxford BLACK

¥12,100 (tax included) 24.5cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

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HAWKINS

Ventilated Cap-Toe Oxford BISCOTTO

¥12,100 (tax included) 24.5cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7010400002018/

HAWKINS

Ventilated Monk Strap BLACK

¥12,100 (tax included) 24.5cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7010420001018/

SKECHERS

Bobs Squad 4 Critical Step BBK

¥14,850 (tax included) 25.0cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7106250001049/

HAWKINS

Air Light Flex Plain QS BLACK

¥10,890 (tax included) 24.5cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7007450001018/

SKECHERS

Bobs Squad 4 - Direct Step BBK

¥9,350 (tax included) 25.0cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g6904720001049/

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ABC SELECT

Quick Lace-Up Sneaker BLUE

¥7,590 (tax included) 24.5cm~28.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7048660003018/

New Balance

Fresh Foam Recovery Sport WHITE(3P3)

¥9,790 (tax included) 25.0cm~28.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7016760001049/

New Balance

Fresh Foam Recovery Sport BEIGE(8WH)

¥9,790 (tax included) 25.0cm~28.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7016770001049/

adidas

Climacool Ventania Sandal OLIV/OLIV/CORE

¥9,900 (tax included) 24.5cm~28.5cm (in 1.0cm increments)

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adidas

Climacool AC CORE/CORE/IRON

¥11,000 (tax included) 22.5cm~29.0cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://gs.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7046720001044/

COLE HAAN

Grand Pro Phase Plain Toe CH BRITISH TAN

¥20,900 (tax included) 24.5cm~29.5cm (in 0.5cm increments)

https://gs.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7126230001019/

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TEVA

Aperta Trail Slide DOL

¥7,700 (tax included) 25.0cm~29.0cm (in 1.0cm increments)

https://gs.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g6927700002049/

NIKE

ReactX Rejuvenate Slide 200 KHAKI/KHAKI

¥8,800 (tax included) 24.0cm~30.0cm (in 1.0cm increments)

https://gs.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g6957990002051/

New Balance

750 Strap Sandal GRAY(8ME)

¥10,890 (tax included) 25.0cm~29.0cm (in 1.0cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7117890001049/

ABC SELECT

Strap Sandal NAVY

¥6,490 (tax included) 24.0cm~29.0cm (in 1.0cm increments)

https://www.abc-mart.net/shop/g/g7052340002017/

ABC SELECT